The situation in Bunia and the rest of the province of Ituri is much more complex, marked by recurring and multiform crises that the population is the main victim. The public authorities are exceeded by the events. Political officials, some tend to cover the mallers of optional disorders or by pressure from community leadership. Others... Continue Reading →
Since 1999 there has been a proliferation in the number of peace operations deployed to Africa. The majority of these peace operations have been deployed into situations where there is little peace to keep and to situations where belligerents are actively targeting civilians. The changing security environment and the changing expectations regarding the capacities and... Continue Reading →
The armed group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) has intensified its attacks against civilians in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the past 18 months, expanding its actions beyond from its usual areas of operation. The attacks, which left more than 1,000 people dead and dozens injured,... Continue Reading →
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